A Business Franchise: How to Choose and Run a Business Franchise

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Is My Business Franchisable?

Franchising works both ways for business owners. While you might choose to buy into a franchise, you may also be considering franchising your own, existing b...

Choosing the Right Franchise

Buying a franchise can be a great way of becoming your own boss. Rather than starting a business from scratch, you have the opportunity to plug into an exist...

Franchise Vs Conventional Business

Franchising is becoming an increasingly popular way of setting up in business. It provides individuals with a way of becoming their own boss while doing away...

Training for your Staff

As a business asset your staff should have their skills periodically updated with training. Expanding their knowledge and practical skill set can mean you ca...

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Advertising Law: Quick Start Guide

Advertising law is a complex area. All too frequently, even the largest of businesses fall foul of regulators – either because they have misunderstood the...

Employee Dismissal: Quick Start Guide

One of the consequences of becoming an employer is that you may, at some point, have to dismiss an employee. This is a difficult process that is full of pote...

I Was Taken to an Employment Tribunal: A Case Study

Employment tribunals are many firms’ worst nightmare. The process of being taken to tribunal by a disgruntled employee can be a long, difficult, and potent...

Limited or Unincorporated: Which is Right for Me?

Deciding on a legal structure is one of the most important tasks facing any business owner. It is a decision that will have a lasting and significant impact...

Pay and Pensions Law

As an employer, payment and pensions are amongst your most important responsibilities. You have a range of legal obligations when it comes to pay and pension...

Project Merlin Bank Lending Deal: What it Means for You

The strangely-named Project Merlin was one of the biggest headlines of the early part of 2011. It was hailed by the government as a major step in its relatio...

Taking on Your First Employee

As your franchise expands, you will inevitably start to consider taking on extra help. Employees are at the heart of every business, and they can help you to...

Securing Funding in a Downturn

Businesses have struggled to find credit during the downturn. The lack of finance available, particularly from the banks, has been well documented. But, for...

I Bought a Franchise - But Have No Business: A Case Study

Franchising can be a great way to work for yourself, without having to build a business from the ground up. But, while most franchisees are happy with their...

How I Franchised My Business: A Case Study

An increasing number of business owners are considering franchising as an option for expansion. Franchising can be a cost- and labour-effective way of spread...

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